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World War Memorial – Indianapolis – Indiana

May 13, 2021 0 Comments

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The Indiana World War Memorial was built in 1924, as the centerpiece of a five city block plaza intended to honor the veterans of World War I. The construction of the plaza was in part intended to draw the newly formed American Legion, a non-profit organization dedicated to US war veterans, to establish its permanent headquarters in Indianapolis.

The World War Memorial was modeled after the Mausoleum of Halicarnassus, one of the original seven wonders of the world, located in Anatolia (now Turkey). The modern use of the term mausoleum comes from this tomb, and the ruler it was built for, Mausolus.

The photos feature the interior of the memorial, specifically the shrine room, includes the American flag, the star of destiny, and 40 foot columns of marble from Vermont. The other photo is the exterior and features the Pro Patria “For Country” statue.

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Covered Bridges of Indiana – by County

May 12, 2021 0 Comments

Covered bridges are timber-truss bridges consisting of a roof, decking, and siding and are often painted red, or white. More than 14,000 covered bridges were built in the United States, mostly between the years 1825-1875. Many have since been replaced with more robust steel bridges that can handle heavier vehicles and more traffic, and last longer with less upkeep. Today, roughly 750 remain in the United States, mostly in rural areas of the Eastern US. Good places to spot them include; Indiana (98), Ohio (54), and Pennsylvania (219).

Possum Bottom Covered Bridge - Dana - Indiana
Possum Bottom Covered Bridge – Dana, Indiana

Brown County

  • Bean Blossom Bridge (Map): – Built in 1880
  • Ramp Creek Bridge (Map): – Built in 1838

Jennings County

Owen County

Parke County

  • Beeson Bridge
  • Big Rocky Fork Bridge (Map): – Built in 1900 by Joseph J. Daniels
  • Billie Creek Bridge (Map): Built in 1895 by Joseph J. Daniels
  • Bowsher Ford Bridge (Map): Built in 1915 by Eugene Britton
  • Bridgeton Bridge (Map): Built in 2006 by Dan Collom/community
  • Catlin Bridge (Map): Built in 1907 by Clark McDaniel
  • Conley’s Ford Bridge (Map): Built in 1907 by J. L. Van Fossen
  • Cox Ford Bridge (Map): Built in 1913 by Joseph A. Britton
  • Crooks Bridge (Map): Built in 1856 by Henry Wolf
  • Harry Evans Bridge (Map): Built in 1908 by Joseph A. Britton
  • Jackson Bridge (Map): Built in 1861 by Joseph J. Daniels
  • Jeffries Ford Bridge (Map): Built in 1915 by Joseph A. Britton
  • Mansfield Bridge (Map): Built in 1867 by Joseph J. Daniels
  • Marshall Bridge – (Map): Built in 1917 by Joseph A. Britton
  • McAllister Bridge (Map): Built in 1914 by Joseph A. Britton
  • Mecca Bridge (Map): Built in 1873 by Joseph J. Daniels
  • Melcher Bridge – (Map): Built in 1896 by Joseph J. Daniels
  • Mill Creek Bridge (Map): Built 1907 by Hendricks, William; D.M. Brown
  • Narrows Bridge (Map): Built in 1882 by Joseph A. Britton
  • Neet Bridge (Map): Built 1904 by Joseph J. Daniels
  • Nevins Bridge (Map): Built 1920 by Joseph A. Britton
  • Phillips Bridge – (Map): Built 1909 by Joseph A. Britton
  • Portland Mills Bridge (Map): Built 1856 by Henry Wolf
  • Roseville-Coxville Bridge (Map): Built 1910 by Joseph J. Daniels
  • Rush Creek Bridge (Map): Built 1904 by William Hendricks
  • Sanatorium Bridge (Map): Built 1913 by Joseph A. Britton
  • Thorpe Ford Bridge (Map): Built 1912 by Joseph A. Britton
  • West Union Bridge (Map): Built 1876 Joseph J. Daniels
James Covered Bridge - Jennings County - Indiana
James Covered Bridge – Jennings County – Indiana

Putnam County

  • Baker’s Camp Bridge
  • Cornstalk Bridge
  • Dunbar Bridge
  • Edna Collins bridge
  • Houck Bridge
  • Oakalla Bridge
  • Pine Bluff Bridge
  • Rolling Stone Bridge

Vermillion County

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Circle Tower Doorway – Indianapolis – Indiana

May 11, 2021 0 Comments

Circle Tower Doorway - Indianapolis - Indiana

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Circle Tower is a great example of Art Deco architecture, and is part of the Washington Street – Monument Circle Historic District. Finished in the 1930’s it includes the pictured doorway, With an arched doorway covered in carved granite figures, and a bronze screen displaying hieroglyphic-style figures, the doorway is a reflection of the time in which it was built. Only eight years prior to the building’s completion, Howard Carter had discovered the tomb of the Pharaoh Tutankhamen in Egypt, and Egyptology was highly popular.

Website – History of Art Deco

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